The term for the labyrinthine procedures, layers of paperwork, and strict adherence to form for which bureaucracies are legendary is which of the following?

Which power does the European Parliament lack?

a. To initiate legislation b. To bring the Commission and the Council of Ministers to the European Court of Justice for a failure to act c. To approve of, or assent to, applications from perspective new member states d. To amend Commission proposals e. To determine its own internal organization

Of the following, which statement is not true regarding the duties of the President?

A. Overseeing bills passed in Congress B. Ruling on unconstitutional laws C. Appointment of ambassadors and members of the cabinet D. Dispatching the armed forces E. Nomination of federal judges